Agatha Chitumu, Abuja
DAILY COURIER - The Federal Government has assured of accelerated completion of Egbema Power Plant in Imo State.
This is just as Governor Hope Uzodinma has also pledged to collaborate with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to ensure the completion of the plant in order to improve electricity supply in the State.
The collaboration between the Imo State Government and NDPHC findings was aimed at enhancing electricity supply and energizing homes and businesses in Imo State through the completion of the Egbema Power Plant and associated transmission infrastructure.
Giving the assurance at the weekend during an inspection visit to the power plant, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu commended the State Governor for his dedication and resolve to collaborate with NDPHC towards quick completion of the critical power infrastructure projects.
Accompanied by the Managing Director, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Chief Chiedu Ugbo, the Minister praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the 2023 Electricity Act, which allows states to participate in the electricity sector.
Adelabu also praised Governor Uzodinma for his commitment to working with NDPHC to expedite completion of the Egbema power plant and associated transmission projects, which according to him will improve electricity supply not only in Imo State but also nationwide.
Speaking during a meeting with the Minister in the Government House, Governor Uzodinma pledged to collaborate with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to ensure the completion of the plant in order to improve electricity supply in the State.
The collaboration he assured further will ensure the completion of the 378.3 MW Egbema Power Plant, along with the 330/33kV switchyard, the Omoku-Egbema-Owerri-Alaoji 330kV DC transmission lines projects and the Owerri transmission substation expansion project.
The projects this medium learnt are at various stages with the power plant at 70 per cent completion stage.
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